Landlord Christmas Break: Tips to Take Some Time Off and Recharge Over the Holidays
By Phillippa Baillie-White on 2nd Dec 2024To be a landlord is to be an entrepreneur, and to be an entrepreneur is to never really shut off. But we all need a break sometimes, and if you’ve been juggling work, your rental property, and looking after a family, now is the...
Autumn Kerb Appeal: Top Seasonal Tips for Dazzling Photos and First Impressions
By Rachel Ollington on 4th Sep 2024Autumn is the season of magic and mayhem for selling your home. On the one hand, the light is lovely at this time of year, and when the sun hits the leaves on the trees, they take on a golden glow that gives your photos a...
Staycation Bliss: Spend a Super Summer at Home With Our Fun-Filled Tips for Grown-Ups
By The Vesta TeamWith so much happening in the UK over the summer, there’s really no need to fly overseas for a change of scenery or a refreshing break. And even if you are heading off for a couple of weeks abroad, that still gives you a couple...
Summer Renovations: Project Inspiration for the Perfect Season to Upgrade Your Home
By Rachel OllingtonThere’s no better season for improving your home than the summer. With long and sunny evenings from up to 17 hours of daylight, there's so much more time to get things done before it gets dark, which means you can enjoy the...
Is Your Home Fit for Sale? Keep it in Shape with Our Simple Weekly Workout
By Rachel OllingtonWhether your home is already on the market or about to go up for sale, making sure it looks the part for viewings, even at short notice, is the way to get it sold. If you’ve ever visited any showhomes, you’ll have experienced...
Planting for Summer: Turn your Garden or Balcony into a Magical and Valuable Haven
By Rachel OllingtonWhether you're planning to sell in the brightest months or dreaming of long days and balmy evenings outdoors at home, May is the perfect moment to start planting for summer. And if a move is on the cards, a blooming garden or...
A New Look for 2024? Discover the Year’s First Major Trends for Home Interiors
By Rachel OllingtonStyle and comfort are the perfect combination for every home - not just for quality moments, but also for adding value when you want to move. Interior trends have a longer shelf life than the fickle world of fashion, and perhaps...
Lettings Winter Prep: Our Landlord & Tenant Checklist for Warm and Safe Rentals
By Phillippa Baillie-WhiteThe weather has turned, and winter is on the way, bringing with it a chilling collection of potential problems at your rental property. In many ways, rental homes are more at risk when they’re occupied in winter because the...
Selling in Winter: How to Play to the Season's Strengths to Move Home in Spring
By Rachel OllingtonIf you want to move home in spring, winter is the time to get it live on the market, but does anyone actually buy at this time of year? Well, yes, they do. It's true that activity levels are lower, mainly down to people waiting...
Summer Selling: Hot Tips and Style Secrets for a Speedy Sale and Top Price
By Rachel OllingtonThe sun’s out, the sky’s blue, summer’s here, so it’s time to view! World-class poetry aside, with the sun shining bright and nature in bloom, the conditions are perfect for selling your home when it looks its best....
Spring Viewings: Get Your Home Ready for the Year's Busiest Selling Season
By Rachel OllingtonSpring has been the most popular season to buy and sell a home for as long as we can remember, and with good reason. Plans are often hatched around the beginning of the year, and as the weather warms up and nature bursts into...
Show Your Home's Heart: Instantly Unlock the Hidden Extra Value by Shining a Light on all the Existing Features
By Rachel OllingtonNot every home sells for its full potential value, and that’s often because the finest features are either hidden or under-presented. But you can add many thousands to your sale price simply by showing off what’s already...
Interior Motives: Start Your 2023 in Style with our Guide to the Latest Home Decor Trends
By The Vesta TeamWhat are your big plans this year? Fitness, wealth, travel, something else? Change is always in the air when January arrives. We're entering 2023 on the back of quite a ride. Lockdowns, Brexit, empty shelves, four prime ministers,...
Christmas Selling: Why You Need to Start Now if You Want to Move Next Summer
By Rachel OllingtonIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, so isn't it a bit soon to be talking about moving home next summer? Usually, this time of year is all about office parties, family gatherings and frantic last-minute shopping, but...
2022 Design Trends: Our Guide to what's in Store for Next Year
By Rachel OllingtonIt's the middle of November, and your thoughts are probably turning to putting your feet up for Christmas. But with the new year just six weeks off, it's also natural and exciting to look forward to new beginnings, so what better...